DEC 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
✕
SERVING CHICAGO'S FINEST.
BEAT. 18/100
225 S CANAL ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 6, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 14 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
5 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jun 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN COOKED, BEEF ROAST)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT Edit Delete
NOV 292019FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 29
2019
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN COOKED, BEEF ROAST)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR SMALL WATER LEAK UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS AND FIXTURES IN LADY'S EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE STAINED CAULKING ON 3 COMPARTMENT THAT IS OBSERVED TO BE COVERED WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE SINK AND FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO A WALL
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 9/13/2018 REPORT#2222299 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION # 39 NO SPLASH GUARD FOR DISH AREA HAND SINK THAT'S LOCATED NEXT TO CLEAN UTENSIL RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VIOLATION # 58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
SEP 132018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14, NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11, NO PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11. NO SPLASH GUARD FOR DISH AREA HAND SINK THAT'S LOCATED NEXT TO CLEAN UTENSIL RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12, LARGE SPOONS AND TONGS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE UTENSILS IN STANDING WATER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA-100 367, NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MGRS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
MAR 192018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 19
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING DUSTY OVER PIZZA HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
MAR 82018FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 8
2018
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. IBSERVED 26-LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS OF PREP, DISH WASHING AREA AND ON WALLS OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST CLEAN/ SANITIZE WALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION-7-38-020
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING DUSTY OVER PIZZA HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed dishwasher not in use. Must remove any equipment that is not in use to prevent pest harborage.
show all 14 inspections →
JUN 292017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 29
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in prep cooler. Found 6.8lbs of pizza sauce @ 64.9F, and 1 lbs of sausage @ 70.5F. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Instructed must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed excessive dust build up on ceiling in rear prep, near dish area. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed dishwasher not in use. Must remove any equipment that is not in use to prevent pest harborage.
NOV 102016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 10
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ORGANIZE ALL POP/BEER STORED ON FLOORS IN CLOSET WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS.
JUN 32016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 3
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED OPENING AND HOLES ON WALL AREAS AND AROUND PIES.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PSET.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE LONG METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES .
FEB 262015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES INCLUDING ALL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOLERS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT AND AROUND THE MOP SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE MENTIONED DOCUMENT
FEB 92015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 9
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT A 2DR REFRIGERATOR. FOUND 25LBS OF VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS(CUT ROMAINE LETTUCE, HUMMUS, CHICKPEA SALAD, TOMATO VEGGIE SALAD AND SAUCES) AT TEMPERATURES FROM 58.4F TO 60.1F ABOVE MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. APPROXIMATE VALUE OF FOOD $125.00 MANAGER CHECKED UNIT AND IT WAS TURNED OFF. WHEN UNIT WAS PLUGGED IN UNIT TEMP REACHED 37.4F INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES INCLUDING ALL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOLERS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT AND AROUND THE MOP SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE PIPE NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE MENTIONED DOCUMENT.
JUL 12014PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 1
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FINAL RINSE CYCLE AT THE DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180 DEGREES. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE REACHES 180 DEGREES F.
JUN 302014FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 30
2014
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FINAL RINSE CYCLE AT THE DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180 DEGREES. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE REACHES 180 DEGREES F.
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT WATER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE MOLDY SEALANT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL HOLE AROND WATER LINE TO THE COFFEE MAKER.(LOCATED UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK PREP TABLE)
JUN 262014FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2014
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FINAL RINSE CYCLE AT THE DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180 DEGREES. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE REACHES 180 DEGREES F.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED BROKEN WALL TILES AND UNFINISHED DRYWALL THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE MOLDY SEALANT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MAKER. REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AT THE DISH MACHINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN HALLWAY.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →